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Malinda and Sarah's Women of Color Video Blog, No. 1: The Meet and Greet

Now that Sarah, Lori, Karman, Dara and Jill have made video blogging the Hot New Thing at AfterEllen.com, I broke down and gave in. Yes, I, too have gotten myself a camcorder and slapdashedly taught myself how to cobble edit together a video blog, co-hosted by me and my friend Sarah Pecora (who was also on my panel rating the Top 15 Hottest Butches), talking aimlessly (and hopefully, a bit humorously) about a subject we hold near and dear to our hearts: people like us of color in entertainment!

Sarah (left) and Malinda (right) explain themselves

Since this is our first video blog, please bear with us while we goof around with the technical details and learn how to light ourselves properly (yes, I see the huge shadow looming behind Sarah's head — oops!). We also do not yet have a name for our vlog, but we do have a suggestion for what we'd like to call it, and we hope you'll contribute your ideas, too.

For our inaugural episode, we offer you a wrap-up of some of the women of color we saw in TV and film this summer, namely:

GirltrashAngela Robinson's web series that you can watch right here on AfterEllen.com. It's currently on hiatus while Angela is busy working on other projects (including The L Word), but she has said she'll get back to the trashy goodness this fall.

Jekyll — BBC America's creepily fantastic and absorbing re-telling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which aired in August and just came out on DVD. It also features two lesbian characters, detectives Miranda (Meera Syal) and Min (Fenella Woolgar). Read about them here.

Itty Bitty Titty Committee Jamie Babbit's latest film about a riot grrl-type feminist group, complete with anarchy, romance and a fabulous research montage. Read our review of the film here and get a behind-the-scenes peek here.

So without further ado, here's our first vlog. We hope you like it!

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  • BetweenThaLines's picture

    I already like ya!

    Really great new vlog, and absolutely amazing subject. Now just hope someone is actually going to do something about it in tv and movies, cause I'm sick of it!

    As far as the funny readers go, I'm not one of them... so I can't really come up with a name. But the POC vlog is a good one;)

    Looking forward to the next one!

    Comet's picture

    Great vlog

    You two definitely rocked at this, Sarah's facial expressions and voice were hilarous to watch. Look forward to watching more of you both next week :)

    I am the master of my fate;
    I am the captain of my soul.

    Boom Boom's picture

    Super Cute Girls, Great Topic!

    You guys are adorable! Sassy AND Snarky!

    Way to represent the underrepresented! I am totally looking forward to next week's vlog.

    Oh, and the P.O.C Report is a great name. Don't let 'em tell you otherwise.

    rowan1879's picture

    Great job ladies.

    I giggled at your Giles moment, Malinda. I think I'd react the same way. I mean, come on. Anthony Stewart Head was in not only Buffy, but also "Imagine Me and You". He's practically an honorary lesbian.

    I really enjoyed your bantering. Sarah, I'd like to classify your eyebrows as a weapon.

    As for a name for your vlog, what about "Partly spicy, chance of color"?

    Cheers.

    Lanna J.'s picture

    No suggestions

    for a name.. besides, i already chose We're Getting Nowhere so I do believe my job is done.. but I really like the POC Report for reasons i can not say on here.. so many things it could mean.

    but yes, I will be looking forward to hearing more from you ladies. Do ya thang.

     

    Love is that condition in which The happiness of another person Is essential to your own.

    mlei's picture

    the lo-down

    i could watch malinda read a dictionary.
    Boom Boom's picture

    re: the lo-down

    Or the phone book...

     Not to downplay the importance of the P.O.C. concept in the title of the Vlog, but "the Lo-down" would be a nice title in itself.

    Does that leave Sarah out? Because I could watch Sarah reading...well anything, especially if she raises an eyebrow while doing it!

    Aj's picture

    Nice

    I like that. Welcome to the Lo-Down: Malinda and Sarah's people of Color report.

    Although I like that, I would enjoy having the vlog called "Philippno Olympic Committee". I laughed so hard when I heard that. *sighs* Thats classic.

    IfOnly's picture

    The Lo-down: Pocs on pocs

    The Lo-down: Pocs on pocs
    skyocence's picture

    Sweet, another great

    Sweet, another great addition.  I Like what I've seen so far.  Plus, you're going to talk about BSG; and more specifically Starbuck....just keeps getting better and better :)

    fiddy's picture

    You guys are GREAT! You

    You guys are GREAT! You compliment eachother very well!
    Spaced's picture

    Lol!

    Loved the talk of the various acronyms for P.O.C...my vote goes for The P.O.C. Report as the name for the vlog & maybe each week you can have a different acronym...kinda like Sesame St always had a number & letter each week, you get an acronym! ;)
    marshnood's picture

    P O C Report is perfect I

    P O C Report is perfect

     I hope you don't run out of subjects. Its hard to find good women roles to talk about and fewer roles of people of color..... or have I not been paying attention.

    dartgun's picture

    poc report

    I like "the poc report" especially if it stands for peoples of color and/or pieces of cake. hey this was just like hanging out with you two, complete with discussion of military fetishes. I made an account just to say so. nice vlog.
    Nicola Griffith's picture

    The English do drink...

    Fun vlog.  And, oh yep, the English *do* like to drink :)  It's practically our national pastime...

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    Wendy's picture

    OMG!!

    Nicola Griffith! I can't believe it! I'm a BIG fan! Keep up the great work, looking forward to your next novel! :):):)

    Dharma Initiative's picture

    Too good

    You guys, omg, this was too good, I loved it. Funniest web video I've seen since the Numa Numa dance. The coffee cups are a riot, I don't know why. I don't even like science fiction/guns, and you made me want to try out some Girltrash & Jekyll.

    You looked really sexy together, too. Malinda, the girls are looking great. Sarah, watch out for those eyebrows, or you'll break some hearts.

    Can't wait for the next installment! Give it to us soon!

    Journey_Wmn's picture

    LOVE IT!!

    Absolutely Love the vlog, you guys are hilarious!!! I like the poc report too
    chanticorae's picture

    oh my

    i think y'all might be my favorite.
    Sportylady's picture

    Awesome

    I'm laughing my ass off as we speak.  Love the "fantasy military" comment!  Still rolling on that. By the way, Sarah I'm doing the same thing, purchasing a region free DVD player so I can watch Bad Girls.  I'm with you on that, but also because of Wire in The Blood with Simone Lahbib.  Don't really care about it prior to her being on the show.

    You two have awesome chemistry, you're facial expressions are priceless.  As for a title, I don't have a clue, sorry no help there.

    "Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from."

    csoki631's picture

    Spelling

    I liked the vblog, but for the record, it's spelled "Filipino," not with a "ph."
    Forsakentale's picture

    You had me at the "Cylon"

    I can't wait till you guys start talking about BSG! Long live the nerd-ish comments!

    You two are so sweet, I liked you two on the spot :D And now I'm going to download Jekyll

    So anyways... The POC Report? Awesome (and cute) tittle. I could try to think of something for the tittle... such as... POCs on Vlog... or... None of The Above. But I still vote for Malinda's TPR.

    Take care!

    Renegade Rhymer's picture

    These guns...

    Now, these guns that you've shot... were they pink??

    Seriously though, very funny vlog... love the name that y'all came up with.

    Whatta HoT Dyke!'s picture

    Love you, love you, love you....

    Great job....U guys are rockin!....plus tres cute too....
    spotticus's picture

    Too funny!

    You guys have really good chemistry together.  Loved all the comments, and I can't wait for the next installment.  I hope you go mobile around the city soon, while it is still "summer".  That would be awesome!
    carob15's picture

    The POC Report!

    You girls are hilarious! I loved your comments and rambles, a minute in the blog and I already loved you! I'll be eargerly waiting for the next Vlog.

    Oh! And The POC Report is a great name, go for it!

    Lunakiss's picture

    Love POC Vblog!

    I enjoy watching this vblog very much.  I love your vblog co-host Sarah. Funny ! The whole vblog was funny and delightful.  You two have great chemistry as hosts of POC vblog I'm with you Sarah on the Women should come with warning label t-shirts. OMG! I was soo wear that. If you'll make it.  I'll buy it!

     Malinda you can talk about anything you want. I'll listen.

    Name ....I don't like LO -Down b/c if you reverse it turns out to  of the down- lo, which is the POC term for closet GLBT people.  Our hosts aren't closted. I like POC vblog well sort of. 

    I'll be thinking about name for thevblog though

    Blessings to you both

    I and I's picture

    great vlog

    I like the title you guys came up with, but since you invited us to try, here's what I came up with:

    The Minority Report, 2 P.O.C. 's, A p.o.c.'s on both your houses.

     

    Nea's picture

    For serious?!

    How freaking gorgeous is Sarah anyway? :D

     

     

    I liked someone's suggestion of "Lo-down" for the name :)

    Excellent job. I'll definitely tune in for another installment.

    Aljan's picture

    Great vlog

    P.O.C is great but maybe you can make a play with Women of Color or W.O.C, mmmm makes me think of eating. How about W.O.C - sliced, diced and served up hot!

    eme's picture

    great vlog It's all about

    great vlog

    It's all about hue and then some.

     

     

     

     

    venusflytrap's picture

    The WOC OUT Report

    Aljan suggested WOC vs. POC.  I agree... so how about naming the vblog "The WOC OUT Report"

    WOC could mean:

    WOC – women of color

    WOC – women of charisma (like Malinda and Sarah *wink wink*)

     

    And so on (feel free to add...and be creative)....

    P.S.  It is Filipina/Filipino. = )  No big deal.  Not a lot of people know.

       
    leishahaha's picture

    Philippino Olympic Committee

    As a Filipina I loved that Philippino Olympic Committee idea, even if it was spelled wrong. LOL. I agree with you guys, Meat was smokin' hot!!

    My name suggestion: "What the P.O.C.?!"

    ...and Sarah, darling. Any time, any where, any place (as many times as you please). ;)

    peyt's picture

    Hilarious!

    I laughed through the whole thing. You two are witty and charming, and have great chemistry. I see you've already been taken to task for the "ph" vs. "f" misspelling of filipino. Tsk, tsk.

    Can't wait for the next installments. And the posted comments are almost as funny as your vlog.

    Sabrina's picture

    PLUS

    P.O.C. to me sounds too much like Pac as in Tupac. Every time you said "POC report" I couldn't help but think it was another sighting or someone trying to prove he is indeed alive. lol.

    What about PLUS as in people like us? I think it's funny since obviously not only women of color care (which is great!) but it's still nice to see people you can "relate to". also , people like us is relevant to lesbians.

    Big ups to Sarah for reppin the "others"! Yeah!

    And I love the desperation in trying to find things to actually talk about women or dare I say lesbians of color here...cuz it's so true. lol.

    great vlog!

    Luckycharm808's picture

    Great chemistry!

    POC Report...hmmm, maybe! 2 POC...ahhhhhh i thought of that but someone beat me to it! Philipino Olympic Commitee...i like that one the bestest cause thats how the flips pronounce it! Any hoo love your chemistry u gals are great together. Love all the face expressions but most of all i i love Girl Trash and Jekyll. Cant wait for the next vblog...thanks another hilarious vblog on afterellen with women of color. Oh more outtakes please!

    Prince Di's picture

    Cannot leave anybody out

    Every person is of a certain color even clear is a color, so you do not have to leave anyone out. You have a more variety that way, and you can keep fair that way. I like the name. Great idea who ever thought of this blog. Its about time. Just playing.

    Some great films you missed were Saving Face love that film, best one I seen is Fingersmith my number pick, and the third is When Night is falling.

    Debs was not hitting for me.  I was expecting something else. It is like going to restaurant order something expecting the desert to be a cake but you sundae. Both are good but that is not wanted or expecting. It was like a disney film lash teeny bopper film. But the two star in the film were hot.

    new_dawn's picture

    Great vlog

    You rock, Sarah and Malinda!! I might not be your primary target audience, but I will tune in for your next show for sure. You are so hilarious and have great chemistry. I can't wait.
    Lunakiss's picture

    Names for the vblog

    1) Orginal P.O.C. Report

    2)Fast Forward: POC Report

    Im thinking a play on words of like don't adjust the color on your vblog:The POC Report (then again it sounds so CNNish)

      Take That/Play Back/: The POC show with Pecora/LO.(you two entertain us)

      I like the Minority Report

    I gotta go but I'll keep working on a title.  Any luck anybody.

    themwordx's picture

    sarah

    What is Sarahs nationality? she kind of went around it but didn't say. i would guess black, hispanic or mulatto.

    Haven's picture

    FINALLY!!!!

    I was wondering when a P.O.C. Vblog would pop up. I already love it...but you know you can't have a P.O.C. Vblog wihout hitting up Atlanta....can't wait for THAT post to come up lol. Good work ladies.
    angel winters's picture

    awesome vlog

    OK you guys did great for your first vlog....and as for a name may I suggest.."everyday people"..from that title song from sly and the family stone...because you insist on talking about starbuck...a person not of color.
    ggeye's picture

    Thanks for the good time,

    Thanks for the good time, damn that's funny stuff.

    lisak's picture

    whoops

    Malinda... you are so funny I peed my pants a little.
    Taylor's picture

    Michelle Wolff

    Michelle Wolff is a great actress, she was in a movie called "Mango Kiss". If you are into Lesbian romance with some dominatrix tossed in then you might like it. Michelle Wolff plays alot of cop-type characters, she was a female cop in the pilot of Life, a deputy on Veronica Mars, "Without A Trace" NYPD officer.... well yeah neways im not sure what her ethnic background is, but I think she HOTT!!!